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- What causes Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS)? - NICHD
What causes Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS)? Prader-Willi syndrome is caused by genetic changes on an "unstable" region of chromosome 15 that affects the regulation of gene expression, or how genes turn on and off
- Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) - NICHD - Eunice Kennedy Shriver National . . .
What causes Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS)? Prader-Willi syndrome is caused by genetic changes on an "unstable" region of chromosome 15 that affects the regulation of gene expression, or how genes turn on and off
- What are the symptoms of Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS)?
After infancy, symptoms of PWS include uncontrolled eating and delays in reaching physical activity milestones, such as standing and walking
- What are the treatments for Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS)?
What are the treatments for Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS)? Parents can enroll infants with PWS in early intervention programs However, even if a PWS diagnosis is delayed, treatments are valuable at any age The types of treatment depend on the individual’s symptoms The healthcare provider may recommend the following:
- About Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) | NICHD - NICHD - Eunice Kennedy . . .
Andrea Prader and Heinrich Willi first described the syndrome in the 1950s 2 One of the main symptoms of PWS is the inability to control eating In fact, PWS is the leading genetic cause of life-threatening obesity
- How do healthcare providers diagnose Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS)?
How do healthcare providers diagnose Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS)? In many cases of Prader-Willi syndrome, diagnosis is prompted by physical symptoms in the newborn
- NICHD Prader-Willi Syndrome Research Information
NICHD Prader-Willi Syndrome Research Information Intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs), including Prader-Willi syndrome, are a primary focus of NICHD’s research Prader-Willi syndrome encompasses a set of related conditions with a range of symptoms that affect eating and metabolism, growth, behavior, and intellectual development
- Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human . . .
Down syndrome is a set of cognitive and physical symptoms that result from having an extra chromosome 21 or an extra piece of that chromosome It is the most common chromosomal cause of mild to moderate intellectual disabilities People with Down syndrome are at risk for several other health conditions
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